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Happy New Year! |
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We wish you a happy and healthy 2018! And here’s to more successful productions and membership support in the New Year! |
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Guild UpdateOur Website We’re excited to share our improved website: http://wvfg.org. The site includes links to industry forms and more. We’re still working to include a backend that allows members to connect with each other on projects, casting, and resource needs. Our goal is for members to have a dedicated page of their own to showcase their talents in the near future, as well. Workshops and Training We’ve received a lot of great feedback on our recent acting workshops with Jw Myers. Our Board is in discussions to bring more acting workshops and other industry training to the state. We will share more as information and plans are solidified. |
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Next Member MeetingOur next member meeting is in the works and targeted for the March/April timeframe. We will provide an update as soon as details become available. |
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Grants Update Pending: Pending: Grant Opportunities: |
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Board UpdateWe look forward to introducing you to the members of our board and what we’re up to each quarter! LORI BLACKWELL, TREASURER:  Lori holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management and an Associates degree in Business. She brings more than 20 years of accounting and finance experience and more than 20 years of experience working with non-profits to the role of Treasurer for the Guild. Lori is currently an Accountant for West Virginia University Hospitals and was a Sr. Grants Administrator in her previous position with West Virginia University. As such, she is our Lead Grants Expert for the Guild, as well. Lori lives on a farm in Mt Morris, PA. |
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Member Spotlight – Steve Kwiatkowski Steve Kwiatkowski is not only VP of the WVFG, he is also a very active member of the film industry. Steve is an American actor, artist, filmmaker, producer, and director. He has worked on large and small projects in West Virginia, Pittsburgh, PA, Las Vegas, NV and Nashville, TN. Steve is also the Red Ribbon winner for his work on the Documentary “For the Living” filmed in West Virginia and has worked with two living Presidents of the United States for National Television. Steve’s work has been featured in New York City’s Fashion Week and on MTV, Spike TV, ESPN, and VH1. Some of his most recent work includes the role of Assistant Director for Loophole (2016), The Mile Ground (2017), and Hobo Hunters Pittsburgh 48hr Film Project (2017), the role of Director for Judge Jeanine Pirro’s live broadcast from Fox News (2017), and the role of Sound Mixer for the short film Commando (2017) and the WVU Farm Extension Series (2017). Member Spotlight NominationsHave someone you’d like to nominate for our “Member Spotlight” section? Email us at [email protected]. Please provide the name of your nomination and include two to three sentences as to why you are nominating the individual. |
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Local Industry Updates |
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The Mile GroundThe Mile Ground was shot in Morgantown, WV at the end of November into early December, with production ceasing on December 5. The film is based on true events and was written by Jessica Shannon. Jessica also produced and starred in the film. We’re excited to share that several WVFG members were involved with the film, including Steve Kwiatkowski (1st AD), Zach Labin (DP), Justin Owcar (Gaffer), and Ronda Suder (role of “Wife”). To remain up-to-date on The Mile Ground release, refer to themilegroundmovie.com and The Mile Ground Movie Facebook page. |
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